Senior Contracts & Procurement Manager

Overview PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3,800+ people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical / ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors. At present, we wish to recruit a Senior Contracts & Procurement Manager for international projects. European travel will be required. Working as part of the construction contracts procurement function and delivering within a project team, the role will be responsible for the development and award of construction contracts on fastrack projects. Responsibilities Sourcing and Pre-Qualification of Contractors Preparation and issue of tenders Commercial and technical evaluation of tenders Chairing clarification meetings Leading commercial negotiations Preparing recommendation reports for approval Preparing and updating procurement strategies Preparing and updating procurement reports Preparation of contract documents Monitor contractor performance and drive improvement Contract management support during the construction phase Other duties as directed by the Procurement Department Manager Qualifications 20+ years of related experience in and a proven track record of large scale EPCM projects, in various global locations. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Engineering Detailed knowledge of tendering and contract management methods and procedures Strong legal grounding in construction contracts Experience of the main forms of contract in addition to bespoke forms High level of skill to evaluate bids and compile reports for use in determining successful offer Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to quickly build relationships with relevant parties Flexibility and the ability to handle multiple requests from across several areas Strong sense of customer focus and teamwork Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision Proficient in the use of Excel, and other Office software